The North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO) is a contest in which high-school students solve linguistic puzzles. In solving the
problems, students learn about the diversity and consistency of language, while exercising
logic skills. No prior knowledge of linguistics or second languages is necessary.
Professionals in linguistics, computational linguistics and language technologies
use dozens of languages to create engaging problems that represent cutting edge issues
in their fields. The competition has attracted top students to study and work in those
same fields. It is truly an opportunity for young people to experience a taste of
natural-language processing in the 21st century. Top performers on the open round
will be invited to compete in the invitational round. The winners of the invitational
round will be eligible to represent North America at the International Linguistics
Olympiad in Uppsala, Sweden.

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